Minnesota Vikings host Halloween event
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A week from Halloween, the Minnesota Vikings held their own Halloween fashion show party with help from the M Health Fairview Masonic Children?s Hospital on Tuesday.

CDC issues alert over high RSV vaccine demand

RSV is a cold-like nuisance for most people, and not as well-known as the flu but packs hospitals every winter.

Injuries in marching band are as common as in other sports, experts say

Band members most often presented with ankle and knee injuries, but 6% of injuries are reported as mild head trauma, the American Academy of Pediatrics reports.

Symposium aims to accelerate progress in spinal cord rehab

Unite 2 Fight Paralysis Science and Advocacy Symposium gathers scientists, clinicians, donors and stakeholders to collaborate on new innovations in spinal cord rehabilitation.

Symposium aims to advance spinal cord rehab
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Unite 2 Fight Paralysis Science and Advocacy Symposium gathers scientists, clinicians, donors and stakeholders to collaborate on new innovations in spinal cord rehabilitation.

Twin Cities Marathon refunds offered following race cancellation

Following the cancellation of the Twin Cities Marathon due to abnormally warm weather, organizers have said they will offer refunds to registered participants and guarantee access to next year’s event.

So-called toddler milks are unregulated and unnecessary, pediatrician group says

The American Academy of Pediatrics says the products often contain high amounts of added sugar and salt. A trade group for the manufacturers of the products says the drinks could fill nutritional gaps.

Pediatricians diagnosing mental health issues?
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More than 160 million Americans live in areas with shortages of mental health professionals. The shortage is even more severe among providers who treat children.

Minneapolis purchasing Nice Ride brand bikes, scooters for 2024 and beyond

The often popular lime green bikes and scooters seen around the Twin Cities throughout summer will have a new owner after Lyft decided to cancel its operations this year.

Minneapolis to pay for syringe clean up at homeless encampments

Hoping to clean up discarded needles that could pose health problems, the Minneapolis City Council approved additional funding for homeless encampment syringe cleanup programming.

'Medical miracle': Patient with spinal cord injury walks day after surgery

Mere days after surgery, a patient who had a chronic spinal cord injury has made such a miraculous recovery that even the Minnesota neurosurgeon is left stunned.

Buffalo teen needs new heart after four surgeries, remains on donor list

She’s had four open heart surgeries in her lifetime, but a transplant was always looming, and now she’s on the donor list, waiting.

Medical assistance fees ended for parents of children with disabilities

Ending additional worry for parents of children with disabilities, the Minnesota Department of Human Services has stopped requiring parents to pay monthly fees for children with disabilities.

FDA may soon ban some chemical hair-straightening products over cancer risk

Chemical hair straighteners or “relaxers," which are often marketed to Black women, have been linked to a number of short-term and long-term health risks, including uterine cancer.

Where the sun is no longer providing enough Vitamin D until next spring

Vitamin D helps the body build and maintain strong bones, in addition to supporting immune health, muscle function and brain cell activity, according to the Mayo Clinic.